Articles by Nam Kyung-don
Nam Kyung-don
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[Graphic News] Foreign tourists spend average of 6 days, W2.84m in Seoul
Foreign tourists in Seoul spend an average of 2.84 million won during a six-day stay, according to a recent survey conducted by the city government and the Seoul Tourism Organization. These figures show an increase of 958,000 won and nearly one additional day compared to 2019. The survey attributes the rise in tourist spending and extended stays to a greater number of visitors from Europe and the Americas. In 2023, tourists from the Americas accounted for 12.4 percent of visitors, up from 7.7
Travel July 15, 2024
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[Graphic News] Suncheon garden, wetland lead tourist sites in visitor count
Suncheonman Bay National Garden and Suncheonman Wetland emerged as Korea's most visited tourist attractions last year, according to data from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute. The report, which tracked visitor numbers at 2,752 leading travel destinations nationwide, revealed that these sites attracted 7,781,426 visitors in 2023. This marks a significant rise from their ninth-place ranking in 2022 when they welcomed 2,673,152 visitors.
Travel July 12, 2024
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[Graphic News] Biden, Trump older than most other countries’ leaders
The United States’ two leading presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, are significantly older than the average age of nations’ leaders around the world, according to recent research. A Washington Post analysis of a Pew Research Center survey revealed that the average age of leaders globally as of May this year is 62. In stark contrast, Biden and Trump are 81 and 78, respectively. Trump exceeds the average by 16 years, while Biden surpasses it by 19 years. Regardless o
World News July 11, 2024
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[Graphic News] 6 out of 10 car owners consider buying eco-friendly vehicle: poll
Over 6 out of 10 automobile owners consider choosing eco-friendly vehicles as their next car, a poll showed. According to the poll conducted recently by consumer data platform Open Survey on 1,500 adults, 39.7 percent of car owners said they were considering a hybrid car primarily as their next vehicle. Gasoline cars came next, at 26.7 percent, followed by electric and diesel cars, at 24.1 percent and 5.9 percent, respectively. The combined rate of hybrid and electric vehicles in the poll stoo
Consumer July 10, 2024
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[Graphic News] S. Korea’s ‘world competitiveness’ ranking rises to 20th: report
South Korea's ranking in terms of its competitiveness relative to other countries rose by eight places to reach the highest level for the country ever in 2024 on improved business efficiency and infrastructure, a report showed. The country ranked 20th in terms of global competitiveness among 67 countries surveyed in 2024 compared with 28th the previous year, according to the report by the International Institute for Management Development released by the Finance Ministry here. IIMD, a bus
World News July 9, 2024
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[Graphic News] Over 3 million S. Koreans use ChatGPT app: data
The number of South Koreans using the ChatGPT mobile app has surpassed 3 million, representing 6 percent of the country's total smartphone users, according to a report by market research firm Wiseapp Retail Goods. In just four months, user numbers nearly doubled, rising from 1.62 million in January to 3.15 million in May, underscoring the increasing popularity of the AI-powered chatbot. Demographically, more than half of ChatGPT users in Korea are in their 20s (28.6 percent) and 30s (23.4
Social Affairs July 8, 2024
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[Graphic News] Transfer values of Asian soccer players
"Golden Boy" Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been ranked second in transfer value among Asian soccer players by the International Centre for Sports Studies, affiliated with FIFA. Transfer value is a comprehensive figure considering factors such as a player's age, remaining contract period, playing time and performance record. Lee has been valued at $53.1 million, placing him second among Asian players. Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich ranks fourth with a transfer value
Soccer July 5, 2024
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[Graphic News] 9 in 10 S. Koreans agree country is facing climate crisis: survey
A recent online survey conducted by the Korea Meteorological Administration reveals that 90 percent of South Korean nationals agree the country is facing a climate crisis. The survey of 1,706 respondents found that 90.1 percent agree they are experiencing the effects of climate change, with 43.7 percent “strongly agreeing.” When asked which weather phenomena seem the most affected by climate change, 53.8 percent of respondents cited heat waves as their primary concern, followed by
Social Affairs July 4, 2024
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[Graphic News] Majority of US registered voters believe Biden should not run for reelection: poll
A recent CBS/YouGov poll reveals that more than 70 percent of US registered voters believe President Joe Biden should not seek reelection in November. The survey, conducted with 1,130 registered voters nationwide June 28-29, showed that 72 percent think Biden should not run for president, compared to 28 percent who believe he should. The poll, released on Sunday, followed the first 2024 presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday. When asked about
World News July 3, 2024
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[Graphic News] Monthly births rise for first time in 19 months
The number of babies born in South Korea marked on-year growth for the first time in 19 months in April, data showed, as the country is struggling to boost its ultralow birth rate. A total of 19,049 babies were born in April 2024, up 2.8 percent from a year earlier, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea. It was the first time since September 2022 that the figure logged on-year growth. “The growth came as the number of newly married couples rose over the past couple of years
Social Affairs July 2, 2024
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[Graphic News] S. Korea's tourism rebounds as foreigners return
South Korea is enjoying a significant tourism rebound, with visitor numbers in the first four months of 2024 reaching nearly 89 percent of pre-pandemic levels, according to the government’s tourism agency. From January to April, South Korea welcomed 4.866 million foreign visitors, marking an 86.9 percent increase from the same period last year. Tourists from Singapore and the United States led the recovery, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers by 54.7 percent and 19.5 percent, respectively. W
Social Affairs July 1, 2024
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[Graphic News] Qatar Airways named world’s top airline, Korean Air No. 2
Qatar Airways has been named the world's best airline by aviation rating website AirlineRatings.com. The Doha-based carrier has taken the title, “Airline of the Year 2024,” on the world’s only safety and product rating website. AirlineRatings.com releases an annual ranking of the top 25 airlines, based on criteria including: aircraft safety, flight crew service, serious accident history and passenger evaluations. This year, Korean Air secured second place on the list, fo
World Business June 28, 2024
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[Graphic News] Deadliest fires in South Korea
At least 23 workers lost their lives and eight others sustained injuries in a fire that ravaged the Aricell lithium battery plant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, Monday. The blaze, which broke out on the second floor of the plant, claimed the lives of all the deceased victims as they were inspecting and packaging finished battery products. According to police reports, among the victims were 17 Chinese nationals, five South Koreans, and one Laotian. Following are the major fire and related inci
Social Affairs June 27, 2024
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[Graphic News] Samgyeopsal prices surge in Seoul, breaking 20,000 won mark for first time
Samgyeopsal, or grilled pork belly, has long been a beloved staple of South Korean cuisine, cherished by locals for its affordability and pairing with soju. However, this popular after-work favorite is growing increasingly out of reach as average prices in Seoul surpassed 20,000 won ($14.39) per serving for the first time, according to data from the Korea Consumer Agency. This price increase represents a more than 20 percent increase from three years ago, when one serving — 200 grams &md
Social Affairs June 26, 2024
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[Graphic News] Israelis divided over war against Hamas
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center found that 39 percent of Israelis believe the country's military response against Hamas in Gaza has been appropriate, while 34 percent feel it has not gone far enough. Conversely, 19 percent think the response has been excessive. The survey also revealed that approximately two-thirds of Israelis are confident that Israel will likely achieve its goals in the war against Hamas, with 27 percent saying it will "probably" succeed and 40 perc
World News June 25, 2024
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